Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Apr 2020
EditorialThe Urgent Need for Hepatitis C Screening in Pregnant Women: A Call to Action.
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection affects 170 million people worldwide, with at least 5% of individuals with HCV progressing to life-threatening complications, including hepatocellular carcinoma, within 20 years from acute infection. The World Health Organization has called for viral hepatitis elimination as a major public health threat by 2030. The recent development and availability of direct-acting antiviral drugs have been a game-changer in the HCV-treatment paradigm-response exceeds 90%, with minimal adverse events. ⋯ S. Preventive Services Task Force-recommended screening changes for all adults aged 18-79 years. We also review the current screening paradigm and treatment options for pregnant women and their children.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Nov 2019
EditorialTelemedicine Companies Providing Prescription-Only Medications: Pros, Cons, and Proposed Guidelines.
In the past few years, there has been a significant increase in the number of direct-to-consumer telehealth companies offering prescription medications to women. Leveraging technology, these companies have the potential to improve access to care and ensure that women have access to prescription-only medications in a convenient fashion. However, it is important to ensure that they are doing so in a safe, patient-centered way that observes evidence-based prescribing guidelines. In this article, we discuss the pros and cons of direct-to-consumer telehealth companies offering prescription medicine and suggest several guidelines to ensure that women are being cared for in an appropriate way.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Sep 2019
EditorialDeveloping as an Academic Medical Educator in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
The lack of a defined framework for advancement and development of professional identity as a medical educator may discourage faculty from pursuing or progressing through a career in academic medical education. Although career advancement has historically been linked to clinical work and research, promotion for teaching has not been supported at the same level. Despite potential challenges, a career in academic medicine has its share of rewards. This article by the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics Undergraduate Medical Education Committee will describe how to develop as an academic medical educator in obstetrics and gynecology, providing tips on how to start, advance, and succeed in an academic career, and provide an overview of available resources and opportunities.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Sep 2019
EditorialWomen's Preventive Services Initiative's Well-Woman Chart: A Summary of Preventive Health Recommendations for Women.
The Well-Woman Chart summarizes current recommendations for preventive health services for women from adolescence and continuing across the lifespan. It was developed by the Women's Preventive Services Initiative, a national collaborative of women's health professional organizations and patient representatives. The Well-Woman Chart includes current clinical guidelines from the U. ⋯ The target audience for the Well-Woman Chart is all clinicians providing preventive health care for women, particularly in primary care settings, and patients affected by the recommendations. The preventive services recommendations apply to females 13 years of age and older and pregnant females of any age. The Well-Woman Chart provides clinical guidance for screening, counseling, and other recommended preventive services for women during health care visits based on age, pregnancy status, and risk factors.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Jul 2019
EditorialMenstrual Suppression for Military Women: Barriers to Care in the United States.
Since 2000 there has been a 17% increase in the number of women serving in the U. S. military. As women enter the services in more significant numbers and are increasingly deployed to combat operations, the military must adopt policies and practices that accommodate the health care needs of female warriors. ⋯ This article provides an overview of the growing body of survey and interview data focusing on military women's health to show that there are gaps in knowledge and significant barriers to care that must be addressed. Ultimately, this work argues that medical care and counseling should be more responsive to the needs of female service members. Educating female service members on the option of menstrual suppression should be made a standard part of routine well-woman care and predeployment physicals, thereby removing sex-specific barriers and enabling more women to take on forward combat roles.